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Term: Colloquial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of everyday, informal conversation.

Sample Sentence: She used colloquial language to make her speech more engaging.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a colloquial or informal manner.

Sample Sentence: The author wrote the book colloquially to connect with a wider audience.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A colloquial expression or phrase.

Sample Sentence: "Piece of cake" is a colloquial frequently used to refer to something that is easy to accomplish.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Related to or characteristic of a particular region or locality.

Sample Sentence: The locals spoke in a colloquial dialect that was different from the standard language.

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